Ferronickel ready to be shipped after the granulation process, from Codemin Brazil
Overview
Our strategy for our nickel business is to find or acquire, develop and operate long-life, low-cost mines in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Nickel product
Products
Nickel is the fifth most common element found on earth. It is found in about 20 countries with known reserves estimated to last around 100 years at present mining rates. The metal occurs as two main deposits: sulphides that are found underground and laterites that can be mined using open pit methods.
Explore our nickel operations and projects on the interactive map
Where we operate
We have nickel two operations, Codemin in Brazil and Loma de Níquel in Venezuela.
2009 financial performance
Performance
Major Projects
We are developing the world class nickel project, Barro Alto, with two other nickel projects in the pipeline becoming a significant player in the nickel market.
